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Words with Root “velar-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “velar-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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velar- Latin origin, referring to the velum (soft palate).
labiovelarisation
7 syllables17 letters
la·bio·ve·la·ri·sa·tion
/ˌleɪ.bi.oʊˈvɛl.ə.rɪ.zeɪ.ʃən/
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The word 'labiovelarisation' is divided into seven syllables: la-bio-ve-la-ri-sa-tion. It consists of a Latin-derived prefix 'labio-', a root 'velar-', and a Greek-derived suffix '-isation'. Primary stress falls on the fourth syllable ('la'). Syllabification follows standard English onset-rime principles.